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The beauty of the snow-capped mountain at Mount Rainier National Park was breathtaking, as was the climb up through the snow through fields of wildflowers and scampering marmots. No, we didn't hike to the top, but we went up to Panorama Point at 6800 feet to get a true appreciation for the beauty of the portion of the park named "Paradise." |
Entrance sign to Mt. Rainier National Park
Mt. Rainier framed by trees, just before sunset
Deer at Mt. Rainier National Park
Diane with Mt. Rainier as backdrop at sunset
Mike and Diane with Mt. Rainier as backdrop at sunset
Smaller mountain ridge near Mt. Rainier
Full moon viewed from Paradise Inn in Mt. Rainier National Park
The lobby of Paradise Inn at Mt. Rainier National Park
Enjoying the snow near Paradise Inn (along with temperatures in the 80s)
Starting the hike up Mt. Rainier (OK, not to the top, but still a great hike!)
Looking back over snow fields in July
Mt. Rainier, highest point in Washington
Brother and sister in the snow on the ascent up Mt. Rainier
Purple and magenta wildflowers on Mt. Rainier in July
Pink wildflowers on Mt. Rainier in July
Taking a break on the ascent up a trail on Mt. Rainier
Brother and sister on trail ascending portion of Mt. Rainier
Zoomed-in view of brother and sister on trail ascending portion of Mt. Rainier
Mike with son and daughter on the Mt. Rainier trail
Wildflower field on Mt. Rainier in July
Looking down on Paradise Inn, Mt. Rainier National Park
Violet wildflowers on Mt. Rainier in July
White snow, glaciers, and red wildflowers on slopes of Mt. Rainier
A well deserved rest break at Paradise Inn after hiking all morning
Dining in Paradise Inn, Mt. Rainier National Park
Sitting pretty in the queen's seat in Paradise Inn Lobby
Diane smiling in the snow and sun at Mt. Rainier National Park
White wildflowers on Mt. Rainier in July
Snow, shorts, and 80 degree warmth!
The Christel family in front of Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier with blue sky and a few clouds
Making mini-snowmen along the trail
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